Vendor Selection

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CompaniesDEFINITION: A tier 1 vendor is one of the largest and most well known in its field -- often enjoying national or international recognition and acceptance. Vendors may be both manufacturers and value-added resellers (VARs). For example, Cisco Systems Inc. is regarded as a tier 1 vendor in storage area network switching equipment and related technical certifications. Tier 1 vendors may also be a &quot;preferred&quot;
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WHITE PAPER:
For a long time, hybrid cloud provided safety, while multicloud strategies offered high availability. But what if you could combine the best of both? In this white paper, learn more about a hybrid multicloud architecture, and 5 steps to help you identify cloud providers who offer this configuration.

WHITE PAPER:
Use this white paper as your guide to better understanding what you're getting into when adopting a cloud service provider. Read now to learn the 6 areas of service you must make sure any cloud partner offers.

EBOOK:
Mobile devices are becoming a staple of the modern workforce, and they are gateways for attackers to access your company's data. You need mobile security tools. In this e-book chapter, you'll learn what to do before you reach out to vendors, how to test vendors, and how to get your employees to use the solution you choose.

RESEARCH CONTENT:
It's time to gain some real insight into what's really being offered in the public cloud market. Read this report measuring and comparing the performance of 10 cloud service providers from Amazon to Azure

ANALYST REPORT:
Will you take the initiative and adopt solid-state arrays (SSAs) now, or wait until all your competitors are already implementing them? Inside this Gartner report, you'll learn the strengths and weaknesses of 11 SSA vendors, so that you can make the smart, informed choice and begin planning for SSA implementation.

RESEARCH CONTENT:
This Gartner report assesses the performance of 19 storage vendors in 5 high-impact use cases to help you choose the best solid state array for the needs of your individual workloads. Read on now

WHITE PAPER:
Today's IT environments are more complex than ever, and it is critical you understand your backup vendor's offering before making a purchasing decision. Inside, discover 9 questions to ask before buying.

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In this buyer's guide learn the 4 essential components in an effective vulnerability management (VM) program, as well as other considerations to take into account like the price, and ROI to take into account when shopping for your VM system.

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In this white paper, learn 7 questions you should ask any application security vendor about their dynamic application security testing (DAST) capabilities before making a purchasing decision.

WHITE PAPER:
Composable infrastructure is the next step in infrastructure's evolution, providing the same level of support for both traditional and cloud applications. This white paper compares two composable infrastructure services and provides you with an understanding of what you need to look for in an infrastructure service.

ANALYST REPORT:
Application leaders are being tasked with integrating hybrid application portfolios and providing easy access to the data within those systems. Access this Gartner report to learn about the iPaaS market, where certain vendors stand, and how to evaluate vendors yourself based on what the experts look for.

EGUIDE:
It's challenging to navigate through the vast ERP cloud landscape. Inside this expert e-guide, learn how to lay out guidelines for selecting the right ERP software for your business. Plus, uncover why now is the time to make your move towards a cloud-based ERP system.

WHITE PAPER:
Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is taking off and data center infrastructure will never be the same. In this paper, TechTarget's own experts compare four leading HCI vendors based on the key aspects every HCI platform needs to offer. See our experts' evaluation process and how you can apply it for yourself.

EGUIDE:
There are almost too many data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools in the market. You need a way to evaluate these tools to ensure that they take advantage of modern data center trends. This e-guide helps you evaluate DCIM tools to help you leverage your system data for actionable insights.

EGUIDE:
Before you invest in data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools, you need to know your needs and how to analyze whether a prospective tool will meet them. In this e-guide you will learn how to evaluate and compare DCIM software platforms based on key considerations.

EGUIDE:
This e-guide cuts through the hybrid cloud management hype and simplifies the decision-making process. Use this e-guide as a reference and break down your hybrid cloud management quest into the basic elements.

EGUIDE:
This e-guide is designed to set you on the path to making the best decision for you organization. Inside, you will learn what to consider when evaluating a server OS, compare Linux vs Windows, and get an idea of where the rest of the market stands in comparison to these two.

EGUIDE:
Use this e-guide as your hybrid cloud management tool evaluation kit. Inside, you will find 3 primary decisions to make with every tool you see, as well as a list of criteria for those tools that catch your eye.

EGUIDE:
IT operations analytics (ITOA) helps prevent your network from encountering problems. ITOA takes data from different sources and provides the insights you are looking for. Read this e-guide to learn how an ITOA works and how to find the right ITOA tool for your organization.

EGUIDE:
There are no easy answers when it comes to selecting a container platform. Use this guide to analyze the container platforms that your business is considering and determine which one best fits your business needs.

WEBCAST:
You know you need a Cloud Management Platform (CMP) to provide management and orchestration capabilities across both data center and cloud environments. But how do you know which one is ideally suited for your organization? Watch this webcast to learn how Gartner can help you decide.

EGUIDE:
You may have already decided to move to the public cloud for storage, but how can you ensure that you're allying with the right vendor? This vendor-neutral e-guide walks through 4 criteria for evaluating public cloud storage providers to enable you to make the best decision for your organization.

EGUIDE:
Integrating CRM with revamped WCM strategy is pushing WCM into a more prominent role as companies aim for highly personalized and targeted customer experiences. Learn about its evolving role, how many of your peers are planning to invest in WCM initiatives, and how WCM meets CRM.

EGUIDE:
Enterprise file sync and share (EFSS) tools have evolved significantly over the past few years. Given these changes, it can be difficult to know exactly which business needs any given tool will meet. Read on to gain an understanding of the changes happening in EFSS, the market, which deployment model is best for your organization, and more.

EGUIDE:
In this e-guide, learn the key points to consider when choosing your e-procurement software. Plus, discover a comparison of the top 15 vendors, and an in-depth look at one vendor's purchase-to-pay feature. Access tis e-guide now to find out which e-procurement best suits your business' needs.

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